Capman

CapMan is a prominent Nordic private asset management and investment firm founded in 1989, with a focus on private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. With over 30 years of experience, CapMan has established a strong presence in the Nordic region and Russia, managing a diverse portfolio that spans various industries. The firm aims to enhance the value of unlisted businesses by fostering better organization and financial stability, which contributes to economic growth and societal well-being. CapMan operates through two primary divisions: CapMan Private Equity, which includes funds like the Growth Equity and Mezzanine funds, and CapMan Real Estate, which focuses on core and value-added real estate investments. The firm targets investments in sectors such as technology, retail, and residential properties, emphasizing the importance of quality environments and utilities for thriving communities. Through its international networks, CapMan seeks to create sustainable value for its investors while supporting innovation and job creation in the regions it serves.

Sari Ahonen

Fund Manager

Tomi Alén

Partner, CapMan Growth

Sauli Antila

Investment Director

Sampsa Apajalahti

Investment Director

Anna Autti

Investment Director

Magnus Berglund

Investement Director

Torsten Bjerregaard

Managing Partner, Real Estate

Anders Björkell

Partner

Christian Borgström

Managing Partner

Torborg Chetkovich

Partner

Juhani Erke

Partner

Elina Eskola

Investment Associate

Robert Feldt

Investment Director

Joakim Frimodig

Chief Executive Officer

Peter Gill

Investment Director

Pekko Haaksluoto

Senior Investment Manager

Niko Haavisto

Chief Financial Officer

Harri Halonen

Partner

Emil Hambäck

Co-Managing Partner of CaPS

Eero Hautaniemi

Investment Manager

Ninni Hietaniemi

Investment Associate

Mikael Hjorth

Investment Director

Linn Hultberg

Investment Manager

Simon Hultén

Investment Manager

Hanna Ideström

Investment Director

Daniel Joelsson

Investment Manager

Dan Johnson

Deputy Head of CapMan Buyout and Partner

Heikki Juntti

Partner, Growth

Laura Karikko

Investment Manager

Antti Karppinen

Partner

Tobias Karte

Investment Director

Antti Kiviluoto

IT Director

Oskari Konkarikoski

Investment Manager

Aleksi Konsti

Investment Manager

Antti Kummu

Managing Partner, CapMan Growth

Noora Kuvaja

Investment Director

Ari Kyöstilä

Senior Investment Manager

Pia Kåll

Managing Partner, CapMan Buyout

Thomas Laakso

Investment Director

Marcus Lotzman

Investment Manager

Ibrahim Makdessi

Investment Associate

Maximilian Marschan

Managing Partner

Mika Matikainen

Managing Partner

Jan Mattlin

Partner

Juha Mikkola

Senior Partner

Nikke Mikkonen

Investment Associate

Alberto Morandi

Partner

Kalle Myllymaki

Partner

Daniel Nejman

Investment Manager

Pirjo Ojanperä

Partner

Nigel Pedroz

Partner

Ville Poukka

Managing Partner, Infra

Johan Pålsson

Co-Managing Partner

Tuomo Raasio

Partner

Heli Rantala

Fund Manager

Anna Reuterskiöld

Investment Director

Tuomas Rinne

Partner

Atte Rissanen

Director, Strategy and Business Development

Petri Saavalainen

Partner

Juha Salokoski

Partner

Mari Simula

Head of Fund Investor Relations

Markus Sjöholm

Head of CapMan Buyout and Partner

Pirjo Snellman

Fund Manager

Julia Sokolova

Investment Manager

Jani Särmäkari

Director, Fund Investor Relations

Nadia Söderling

Investment Associate

Robin Tallberg

Investment Associate

Linda Tierala

Manager of Communications and IR

Maria Timofeeva

Investment Manager

Anna Tynkkynen

Investment Manager

Per Tängerstad

Partner

Antti Uusitalo

Partner

Jari Vikiö

Partner

Alexander Vlasov

Partner

Robin Westberg

Investment Manager

Heikki Seppo Westerlund

CEO

ED Williams

Senior Partner

Hasse Wulff

Investment Director

Mikhail Zotov

Investment Director

Niklas Östborn

Head of CapMan Credit and Partner

Hans Christian Dall Nygård

Managing Partner, CapMan Russia

Past deals in Norway

MM Sports

Acquisition in 2021
MM Sports is one of the largest players in the Nordics in nutrition supplements. Its broad product range includes clothing and high quality supplements. MM Sports focuses on competitive prices, high quality, service and speedy deliveries.

Avidly

Private Equity Round in 2018
Avidly Oyj is a digital sales and marketing agency based in Helsinki, Finland, with operations in Finland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and internationally. The company specializes in two main segments: Marketing Services and Inbound Marketing. Avidly utilizes the HubSpot marketing platform to deliver a wide range of services, including inbound strategy development, web design and development, sales enablement, content marketing, video marketing, and marketing automation. Additionally, Avidly provides branding, campaign planning, relationship marketing, and public relations services. The company was previously known as Zeeland Family Oyj before rebranding to Avidly Oyj in September 2018.

Forenom

Acquisition in 2016
Forenom Oy is a provider of accommodation solutions and relocation services, catering to both businesses and individual travelers in Finland and other countries. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Helsinki, the company offers a variety of housing options, including furnished short-term apartments, high-class apartments, studio apartments, detached houses, apartment hotels, and hostel accommodations. Additionally, Forenom provides financial property management services. The company has expanded its presence with offices in several Finnish cities, as well as locations in Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and the United States. As a subsidiary of Barona Group Oy, Forenom aims to deliver flexible housing alternatives for project workers and travelers across Scandinavia.

The North Alliance

Private Equity Round in 2014
The North Alliance AS, through its subsidiaries, provides marketing communication, design, and technology services in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, and the United States. It offers services in the areas of design and technology, communication, action marketing and CRM, and digital strategy and innovation. The company also provides digital advertising agency services. The North Alliance AS is based in Oslo, Norway.

Acona

Acquisition in 2012
Acona AS provides services and resources covering the life cycle and phases of a petroleum asset primarily focusing on upstream activities. It offers drilling and well technology, E&P technology, flow technology, field development, and environmental services. Additionally, the company provides consultancy and integrated project management services. It serves the oil and gas industry.

Solera Beverage Group

Acquisition in 2011
Solera Beverage Group is one of the largest beverage groups in the Nordics, specializing in imports of wine, spirits, beer and other alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Solera imports and distributes its products primarily to the state retail alcohol monopolies in Norway, Sweden and Finland. Thereto, Solera offers access to HORECA, travel retail in the Nordic and Baltic region as well as grocery and convenience chains in Norway.The company is headquartered in Oslo, employs about 140 people and its turnover in 2013 was approx. €160.1 million. Solera group has for many years been successfully operating and representing a number of major international brand owners. Soleras'​ roots can be traced back to 1924 with the company Einar A. Engelstad in Norway. In 2014, Solera in Norway celebrates 90 years of growth and prosperity. Solera Beverage Group is your gateway to the Nordic beverage market! Please visit www.soleragroup.eu for more information.

Havator

Private Equity Round in 2010
Havator Oy provides industrial and construction solutions. It offers crane, special transport, special equipment and heavy haulage, section assembly, harbor crane, installation, and engineering services. The company was formerly known as Hanhirova Yhtymä and changed its name to Havator Oy in 1981. Havator Oy was founded in 1947 and is based in Tornio, Finland with operations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Russia, and the Baltic States.

Espira

Acquisition in 2008
Espira is the most famous pre-school companies.

Nice Entertainment Group

Acquisition in 2008
Nice Entertainment Group Oy operates as a creative production company in the Nordic region. Its production portfolio includes various television (TV) shows and formats ranging from large primetime entertainment shows to small Web productions; national and international drama series; feature films; TV-commercials; and third-party formats or line productions. The company’s production portfolio covers various genres and serves major channels and broadcasters in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Nice Entertainment Group Oy was formerly known as Northern Alliance Oy and changed its name to Nice Entertainment Group Oy in October 2011. The company was founded in 1969

Curato

Private Equity Round in 2007
Curato is a company that specializes in providing radiology and medical imaging services, including mammography, X-ray, and magnetic resonance imaging. It operates a comparison service that helps clients identify and locate nearby clinics that offer these services. Primarily serving patients in Norway, Curato aims to facilitate access to essential diagnostic imaging by simplifying the process of finding appropriate healthcare providers.

InfoCare

Acquisition in 2005
InfoCare AS specializes in providing a comprehensive range of services for IT and electronic equipment, catering to both consumers and professionals. Founded in 1986 and based in Kristiansand, Norway, with additional locations in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, the company offers installation, equipment movement, rollouts, and application packaging, among other services. It also manages service delivery, project management, technician hiring, and technical support. InfoCare’s offerings extend to service desk operations, on-site support, procurement, distribution, and proactive maintenance agreements. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including banking, education, healthcare, and retail, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Its operations emphasize lifecycle management, ensuring effective support and repair services, including remote diagnostics and refurbishing. InfoCare operates as a subsidiary of Ich As.

Synerco

Acquisition in 2003
Synerco is provides facilities management services in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway. The company offers workplace management, property management, security, cleaning, telephony, and document services. It serves customers in public and the private sector.